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Optometrists - Waterloo, IA

We found 21 optometrists in Waterloo, IA. See refinement options below.

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Suzanne R. Smith, OD

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San Marnan, Waterloo, IA 50702

319-234-2616

Dr. Suzanne Smith is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Waterloo, IA.
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Bradley A. Johnson, OD

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San Marnan, Waterloo, IA 50702

319-234-2616

Dr. Bradley Johnson practices optometry (primary eye care) in Waterloo, IA.
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Lucas A. Cook

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909 E San Marnan Drive, Waterloo, IA

319-233-2020

Dr. Lucas Cook practices optometry (primary eye care) in Waterloo, IA.
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Shawna R. Harvey, OD

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999 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA 50701

319-287-5890

Dr. Shawna Harvey practices optometry (primary eye care) in Waterloo, IA and Cedar Falls, IA.
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Dr. Staci Anne Boon, O.D.

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909 E San Marnan Drive, Waterloo, IA

319-233-2020

Dr. Staci Boon practices optometry (primary eye care) in Waterloo, IA.
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Jerry L. Stahl, O.D.

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999 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA

319-236-0815

Dr. Jerry Stahl is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Waterloo, IA and Cedar Falls, IA.
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Phillip N. Fitch, OD

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999 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA 50701

319-287-5890

Dr. Phillip Fitch specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Waverly, IA and Cedar Falls, IA.
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Paul T. Creeden, OD

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999 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA 50701

319-287-5890

Dr. Paul Creeden practices optometry (primary eye care) in Cedar Falls, IA.
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Dr. Bradley Joseph Knox, O.D.

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1030 Alabar Avenue, Waterloo, IA

319-233-5096

Dr. Bradley Knox is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Waterloo, IA.
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Dr. Amy L. Hartmann, OD

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2515 Cyclone Drive, Waterloo, IA

319-433-3000

Dr. Amy Hartmann practices optometry (primary eye care) in Waterloo, IA.
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Dr. Steven D. Boeke, O.D.

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999 Home Plaza, Waterloo, IA

319-236-0815

Dr. Steven Boeke practices optometry (primary eye care) in Waterloo, IA.
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Dr. Richard William McAlpin, OD

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1334 Flammang Drive, Waterloo, IA

319-287-3888

Dr. Richard McAlpin practices optometry (primary eye care) in Waterloo, IA.
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Hallie Kuchera, OD

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2027 Crossroads Boulevard, Waterloo, IA

319-505-2142

Dr. Hallie Kuchera is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Waterloo, IA.
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Matthew Krewer, OD

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909 E San Marnan Drive, Waterloo, IA

319-233-2020

Dr. Matthew Krewer works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Waterloo, IA.
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Kaila Cynthia Egan, O.D.

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918 Decathlon Drive, Waterloo, IA

319-236-2020

Dr. Kaila Egan works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Waterloo, IA.
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Michael John Coons, OD

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909 E San Marnan Drive, Waterloo, IA

319-234-2616

Dr. Michael Coons specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Waterloo, IA.

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What is Optometry?

Optometry is primary care for vision, dealing with vision correction and certain diseases of the eye. Optometrists are the medical providers who prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and they are usually the ones who perform annual eye exams.

Optometrists attend four years of graduate school after college to study the health, function, and care of the eye before they become licensed. They are not medical doctors, unlike ophthalmologists, so they cannot perform surgery. However, optometrists can diagnose diseases of the eye and prescribe vision therapy, medications, and vision correction, such as glasses.

Some common conditions that may be seen by an optometrist include:

Refractive disorders, such as myopia and astigmatism, which require lenses to correct the vision
Glaucoma, a condition where increased pressure within the eye leads to damage to the optic nerve, the nerve that carries light images from the eye to the brain
Dry eye, where there are insufficient tears to lubricate the eye
Common infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis

An optometry exam involves checking the patient's vision as well as the eye itself and the tissues surrounding the eye. Optometrists may check the pressure of the eye or test to see how well the eyes focus and move. They may ask about any problems, discomfort, or concerns the patient has experienced related to their eyes.

Optometrists are the first stop for most people who need a medical provider to care for their vision health.